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S826 RRW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,518 mi
Last recorded73,518 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 RRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,518 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2017 73,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,307 miles

rear inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,301 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,251 miles

rear inner sills corroded both sides

Fail 1 Oct 2013 63,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,478 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,462 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,244 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 56,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,590 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front and rear shock absorbers week.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,590 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front and rear shock absorbers week.

Front brake pads appear low inspection advised

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2007 53,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,413 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 50,413 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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S826 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S826 RRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S826 RRW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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